The feature and photos were submitted by Jacklyn Hanson. Whiteside County, IL, now has another attraction sailing through on the Mississippi River. A new river cruise ship, “Viking Mississippi,” (home port of New Orleans, LA,) made another voyage through the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dam #13,
Cornelius “Neal” Henry Geerts, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, September 16, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Neal was born October 3, 1932, in Thomson, IL, to Henry C. and Jennie (Zeeryp) Geerts. He was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was a graduate
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, there will be activities inside and outside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., The Loft on Main photographer, Mary Katos, will
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 9, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 9-08-2022 Male Juvenile 16 Prophetstown, IL Improper Use of Electronic Device
The Loft on Main opened its doors early for two hours, between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. This time is perfect for relaxing with family or friends. An extra special attendee entered the gallery, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL,
Long before this photograph was captured prior to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 15, 2022, Morrison, IL, resident Jessica Ryan began painting. She is working on a window at 218 W. Main Street, former location of thecity1.com. Prior to Paint the Town, “I used to paint that [left] window for
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2022 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Fenton: Carter Jepson Fulton: Cailyn Piercy and Ethan Rash Lyndon: Heather Allison Morrison: Tammy Hoffman
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Mayor pro tempore Mick Welding opened the Monday, September 12, 2022, Morrison City Council meeting in Mayor Scott Vandermyde’s absence. Acting City Administrator Brain Melton updated those attending with a progress report, on the repairs and improvements currently being made on the Sports
Morrison, IL, is home to Paula Rodriguez and Linda Temple, long-time friends who are dedicated to their Christian missionary travels, together or with students, in North America or across the Pacific Ocean. They have scheduled three fundraising events this fall, in September, October, and November. Rodriguez wrote, “We are serving
Once a month, The Loft on Main opens its doors early for two hours, to those who enjoy home baked goods, beverages, and communal conversation. Stop in at the gallery on 112 E. Main Street between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, September 15, 2022. This time is perfect for
Elwood Watson is a Professor of History, Black Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies at East Tennessee State University. He is also an Author and Public Speaker. Predictably, many Republicans melted into volcanic spasms and hissy fits, after President Joe Biden delivered his speech in Philadelphia, PA, [Thursday, September 1,
Jerry Brearton submitted the article and two visuals. On the last Sunday of September of every year, American Legion Post 328 conducts our Flag Retirement Ceremony, at the Veterans Memorial Park, W. High Street, Morrison, IL. Flags that have been deposited into our Flag Drop Box throughout the year are
Tom Purcell, creator of the infotainment site ThurbersTail.com, is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist. Email him at Tom@TomPurcell.com. “No problem.” That is how I used to reply to people who thanked me, for holding the door open for them or for offering some other small gesture. I don’t know where
Editor’s note: Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation District has 17 varieties of trees for fall planting. They are for sale through Friday, September 16, 2022. Call 815-772-2124. Wednesday, September 7, 2022, was the day four shade producers were planted at the City of Morrison Bark Park, on N. Genesee
Christine Flowers is an Attorney and a Columnist for the Delaware County Daily Times, and can be reached at cflowers1961@gmail.com. I expected the Irish schadendfruede. Although I generally identify as Italian (primarily, because of the food, family, and temper); my father had red hair, freckles, and some relatives in County